These structures are crossing deterrents to discourage animals from entering an area deemed necessary to be ‘animal free’ to mitigate conflicts with travelling motorists. These mats incorporate a mild electric shock when a hooved animal attempts to enter the crossing.
The Electric Wildlife Deterrent Mat or EWDM units (plastic and fiberglass composite material or concrete) are embedded directly in the pavement across a road. Electric mats serve as an alternative to cattle guards and other non-electric crossing structures to manage ungulate movements.
The information gathered and analyzed from this project may result in a better understanding of how existing roadways may be utilized as wildlife barrier structures. In addition, gaining a better understanding of how “funnel” fencing can be used on existing and future projects. The result will be a roadway system that is safer for motorists and wildlife.
East of Thompson River - East
UPN: 4039 Project Number: STPP 6-1(126)56 Project Name: East of Thompson River – East
Toston Structure
UPN: 7668 Project Number: NHIP-NHPBIP 8-4(66)86 Project Name: Toston Structures
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